He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear and lifted my chin up and looked my in my eyes. I looked away, afraid to get lost in them for the second time. There will be no second time, I believed you once. The worst mistake I ever made, and I'm careful not fail myself again. "Dee, can you at least look at me Diamond," he said making my blood boil. He doesn't have the right to call me that anymore. This isn't summer anymore and it's definitely not Puerto Rico anymore. "I HATE you, you know that?" I smacked his hand off of my face and walked off. He thinks he can just appear back into my world doesn't he, not now. Not ever.

Spiteful words make for lasting first impressions. Is it possible to overcome or will it lay the foundation for mistrust and secrecy? ○○○○○ He takes her hand gently, his eyes unrelenting. She holds her breath, unsure of what was coming next. 'I'll always wait for you.' He whispers softly. 'B-but why?' she questions, averting his eyes. He lifts her chin forcing her to look at him, her eyes brimming with tears. He gently kisses her forehead, placing his against hers. 'Because you're worth every moment.' Cover Art by @suavenovaa on IG 💚